Pokémon UNITE

The release dates for Dhelmise and Vaporeon, the next Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE, have been revealed — Dhelmise will be available from November 14, while Vaporeon will be debuting on November 20. Dhelmise is a Melee All-Rounder that deals Physical damage; while Vaporeon is a Special-Attacking Ranged Defender. At the time of writing, no further details on these two Pokémon have been announced.

Check out all the latest updates from Pokémon UNITE: Mega Charizard X joins the fray; Two new Held Items; Battle Pass Season 35; Save data bonus for Pokémon Legends: Z-A; Trainer Icon event; New Trainer fashion; and new and returning Holowear.

Mega Charizard X is the latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE. It is a separate Unite License from Charizard's regular Unite License. It is a Melee All-Rounder with Beginner difficulty that deals Physical damage. It can Mega Evolve for a short while after using its Unite Move Seismic Slam. To celebrate the introduction of Mega Evolution licenses, a special event in-game event will be held till November 14th, where players can complete missions to earn the Unite license for Mega Charizard X.

Pokémon UNITE updated to Version ver.1.20.3.10 at 7:00am (UTC) on October 23rd. This update, dubbed "Guardian Awakening" (Japanese: 「守り手の覚醒」), brings balance adjustments for various Pokémon and map changes, alongside bug fixes and Shop and Event updates.

Mega Lucario is the latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE. Mega Lucario is separate Unite License from Lucario's regular Unite License. It is a Melee All-Rounder with Expert difficulty that deals Physical damage. It can Mega Evolve for a short while after using its Unite Move Aura Cannon.

Check out all these latest updates from Pokémon UNITE, including a new Quick Battle, debuts of Mega Pokémon, an update to the Theia Sky Ruins (Groudon) map, and new Holowear.

Pokémon UNITE updated to Version ver.1.20.2.7 at 7:00am (UTC) on September 25th. This update, dubbed "Celestial Rumble [Part 2]" (Japanese: 「蒼天震鳴 Part2」), brings balance adjustments for various Pokémon, alongside bug fixes and Shop and Event updates.

The release date for Mega Lucario, the next Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE has been updated — it will now be available from September 28th. Mega Lucario will be a separate license from Lucario's existing Unite License and will be an All-Rounder. Mega Lucario was originally revealed to be joining Pokémon UNITE on October 3rd, along with Mega Charizard X on October 24th, and two more Mega Evolved Pokémon joining the fray by the end of this year.

The latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE is Empoleon. It is a Melee All-Rounder with Intermediate difficulty that deals Special damage. As is usual for a new Pokémon release, a new set of Holowear has also been made available, with Regal Style: Empoleon now available in Zirco Trading, featuring Audio/Visual FX for Movement. To celebrate Empoleon's addition to the game, a special in-game event will be held from Friday, September 19th to Tuesday, October 14th, where players can complete missions and collect special coins that can be exchanged for Empoleon's Unite License.

Pokémon UNITE updated to Version 1.20.1.3 at 7am (UTC) on September 5th. This update, rolled out just one day after the previous update which added Pawmot to the game, brings emergency balance adjustments and bug fixes. Specifically, it was found that Pawmot would be knocked out more easily than anticipated, so its durability and Unite Move effect have been improved to utilize it as a sustained fighter. It also fixes experience gain in the early stages of the new Theia Sky Ruins (Groudon) map, which would often make matches one-sided.

Pawmot is the latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE. Pawmot is a Melee All-Rounder with Intermediate difficulty that deals Physical damage, and can be purchased from the in-game shop for 790 Aeos Gems. It will also be available for 13,000 Aeos Coins from next week.

Pokémon UNITE updated to Version 1.20.1.2 on 4:00am (UTC) on September 4th. This updates, dubbed "Celestial Rumble" (Japanese: 「蒼天震鳴」), bring balance adjustments for a few Pokémon and Items, alongside bug fixes and Shop and Event updates. It also prepares for Pawmot's arrival to the game, and the updated Theia Sky Ruins (Groudon) map. Additionally, Battle Pass Season 34, featuring "Fiesta Style: Armarouge" and "Fiesta Style: Scizor", is now available for purchase from September 4th, running through to October 15th.

The Theia Sky Ruins maps in Pokémon UNITE is getting a major update on Thursday, September 4th: the battlefield will receive a massive overhaul, and the legendary Pokémon Groudon will now appear in the center of the map instead of Rayquaza. Defeating Groudon will grant the entire team a powerful buff that lasts until the Pokémon is knocked out: a massive boost to goal-scoring speed, increased damage, and a shield effect. Other Pokémon will also be able to steal this effect for themselves for a short while by knocking-out an opponent with this buff. Additionally, wild Pokémon spawns have also been changed, along with changes to the tall grass areas of the map.

Pokémon UNITE has released a statement regarding a review of tournament operation policies for Pokémon UNITE events at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. This statement acknowledges feedback received at the 2025 World Championships in Anaheim, and acknowledges the concerns raised about the smartphone device usage policies.

With the beginning of the 2026 Championship Series right around the corner, Pokémon have shared a wide range of news relating to the Trading Card Game (TCG), Video Game Championships (VGC), as well as competitive play for Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE.

The release date for Pawmot, the next Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE has been announced — It will be available to play from September 4th. Pawmot is a Melee All-Rounder . At the time of writing, no further details have on Pawmot have been officially announced.

Pokémon UNITE updated to Version 1.19.2.10 on 7:00am (UTC) on August 19th. These updates, dubbed "U-Impact [Part 3]" (Japanese: 「Uインパクト Part3」), bring balance adjustments for a few Pokémon and Items, alongside bug fixes and Shop and Event updates.

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony revealed a lot of information about upcoming updates to various Pokémon games, including the addition of three new Pokémon to the Pokémon UNITE roster - Empoleon, Dhelmise, and Vaporeon. Only Empoleon has been given a definite release date at this time, with it joining the fray on September 19th.

Latias is the latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE. Latias is a Ranged Supporter with Novice difficulty that deals Special damage, and can be purchased from the in-game shop for 840 Aeos Gems. It will also be available for 15,000 Aeos Coins from next week.

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships are running later this month, from August 15th to 17th. For the past couple of years, the Pokémon Fantasy Team sweepstakes has run together with the event, challenging fans to pick which Pokémon are most likely to show up in the top 8 of the VGC and TCG events. This year, it seems Pokémon UNITE is getting a share of the action, with the introduction of its own WCS Prediction Event, plus a WCS Spectator Campaign lottery.